Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 33 | 18 | 21 | 96 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 22 | 32 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers shocked the Hornets 105-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.